The Chronicle took several photos of King approaching the podium, and he had no visible security or a serious entry/exit strategy. Walking through this arbor he looks like another student headed to class.

The Chronicle took several photos of King approaching the podium, and he had no visible security or a serious entry/exit strategy. Walking through this arbor he looks like another student headed to class.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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King gets ready to speak. Both the fliers in the hand of the man on the left, and signs in the crowd, pushed for "King/Spock in '68." They're referring to a possible presidential ticket with Dr. Benjamin Spock.

King gets ready to speak. Both the fliers in the hand of the man on the left, and signs in the crowd, pushed for "King/Spock in '68." They're referring to a possible presidential ticket with Dr. Benjamin Spock.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Probably the most striking sight in the crowd was the students perched on the roof of that Upper Sproul Plaza overhang/pergola across from King. I'd love to see photos from that vantage point.

Probably the most striking sight in the crowd was the students perched on the roof of that Upper Sproul Plaza overhang/pergola across from King. I'd love to see photos from that vantage point.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Students were sitting close to the podium, just a few feet away from King. I'm curious how they got these prime seats. Did they wait overnight? Were they members of student council or newspaper staff?

Students were sitting close to the podium, just a few feet away from King. I'm curious how they got these prime seats. Did they wait overnight? Were they members of student council or newspaper staff?

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

Students were sitting close to the podium, just a few feet away... Photo-5763852.78298 - StamfordAdvocate

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Another look showing King at the podium from the back.

Another look showing King at the podium from the back.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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There are several cameras at the event. I'm guessing broadcast footage exists, and audio as well. This was a generation starting to record rock concerts. Someone must have had a tape deck ...

There are several cameras at the event. I'm guessing broadcast footage exists, and audio as well. This was a generation starting to record rock concerts. Someone must have had a tape deck ...

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Moving in closer now to see some of the faces. The guy on the right with the white T-shirt and sunglasses has that same awestruck look in several of these photos.

Moving in closer now to see some of the faces. The guy on the right with the white T-shirt and sunglasses has that same awestruck look in several of these photos.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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This was before the Summer of Love, but I'll admit that I was expecting an audience full of long-haired students dressed in Haight-wear. In many of the photos it looks like the Young Republicans showed up.

This was before the Summer of Love, but I'll admit that I was expecting an audience full of long-haired students dressed in Haight-wear. In many of the photos it looks like the Young Republicans showed up.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Art Frisch got a surprising amount of definition in the faces of the audience, considering he was shooting with 35mm film. (Most Chronicle photographers used larger format film up until the early 1960s.)

Art Frisch got a surprising amount of definition in the faces of the audience, considering he was shooting with 35mm film. (Most Chronicle photographers used larger format film up until the early 1960s.)

Judging by the reaction, no one was bored by King's speech. I don't see anyone checking their watch or working on homework on the lawn.

Judging by the reaction, no one was bored by King's speech. I don't see anyone checking their watch or working on homework on the lawn.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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I'm not sure how Frisch got some of these photos. Did he climb in a tree? I couldn't have asked for a better photo of the students in front of the podium. I hope a few come forward for my oral history project.

I'm not sure how Frisch got some of these photos. Did he climb in a tree? I couldn't have asked for a better photo of the students in front of the podium. I hope a few come forward for my oral history project.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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More students in front of the podium. King is in the bottom left hand corner of the frame.

More students in front of the podium. King is in the bottom left hand corner of the frame.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Another view of the students standing to the right of Dr. King. Note all the cameras and camera straps. I think I see a student with an 8mm camera behind the larger newsreel camera.

Another view of the students standing to the right of Dr. King. Note all the cameras and camera straps. I think I see a student with an 8mm camera behind the larger newsreel camera.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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One of several photos from the lawn in front of the podium.

One of several photos from the lawn in front of the podium.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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One of several photos from the lawn in front of the podium.

One of several photos from the lawn in front of the podium.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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One of several photos from the lawn in front of the podium.

One of several photos from the lawn in front of the podium.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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If I had to ask for one more thing from Frisch -- and I know I'm getting greedy -- I would have loved a close-up of the students sitting on the roof of the overhang. I'll pull in as close as I can in the next two frames. less

If I had to ask for one more thing from Frisch -- and I know I'm getting greedy -- I would have loved a close-up of the students sitting on the roof of the overhang. I'll pull in as close as I can in the next ... more

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Students on top of the Upper Sproul Plaza overhang, watching Dr. King give his speech.

Students on top of the Upper Sproul Plaza overhang, watching Dr. King give his speech.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Students on top of the Upper Sproul Plaza overhang, watching Dr. King give his speech.

Students on top of the Upper Sproul Plaza overhang, watching Dr. King give his speech.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Frisch took the time to photograph some students near the back of the plaza, with some homemade signs.

Frisch took the time to photograph some students near the back of the plaza, with some homemade signs.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Protest and rally sign-makers were much more artistic in 1967. Rallies these days are all about spray paint on butcher paper. I really hope at least one of the audience members kept a sign.

Protest and rally sign-makers were much more artistic in 1967. Rallies these days are all about spray paint on butcher paper. I really hope at least one of the audience members kept a sign.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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One of two photos showing a happy-looking King walking through the crowd after his speech. You can see his head on the middle/left.

One of two photos showing a happy-looking King walking through the crowd after his speech. You can see his head on the middle/left.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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Another photo of King walking through the crowd.

Another photo of King walking through the crowd.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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A view from the back. King is in the middle/right, with his back toward the camera.

A view from the back. King is in the middle/right, with his back toward the camera.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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A view from a balcony, showing the density of the crowd. There were more people on the sides as well.

A view from a balcony, showing the density of the crowd. There were more people on the sides as well.

Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle

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The Chronicle front page from May 18, 1967. Note the continuing coverage from the paper's "Hippie Madness" series, but no mention of King's appearance. The article was buried on Page 8.

The Chronicle front page from May 18, 1967. Note the continuing coverage from the paper's "Hippie Madness" series, but no mention of King's appearance. The article was buried on Page 8.

Here's the article, which focused on King's appearance in front of 600 at the Commonwealth Club and mentioned the Berkeley speech only at the end. An easier-to-read version has been included in the post.

Here's the article, which focused on King's appearance in front of 600 at the Commonwealth Club and mentioned the Berkeley speech only at the end. An easier-to-read version has been included in the post.